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Cruz

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • German Shepherd Dog

About Cruz

Lakewood, CO

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Black, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Personality
Good with Dogs, Good with Kids

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Cruz’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Cruz's Story

Get ready to fall hard-just one look into his big brown eyes and Cruz will make you his. He is a classically beautiful german shepherd, just shy of 2 years old. Cruz had FHO surgery so he is still on light duty walks but once he is 100% he will love to run and chase sticks. He is 100% house trained and kennel trained although he prefers to be out of the crate and has been trustworthy in the house. He would prefer a family who is around most of the time or can take him along and he is excellent riding in the car. He does not like to be left alone in the yard. When he wants your attention Cruz will sometimes take your arm in his mouth-he's not biting and I just tell him no and he stops but because of this trait a home without very young children might be preferable. Cruz enjoys playing with other dogs and seems interested but not reactive to other dogs on leads outside the house. He does fine with the house cat but does pay her a little more attention than she enjoys. Cruz loves chews, walks, and stuffies and most of all to be close to his person. He is a medium-size shepherd and has a thick, plush coat. He gets treats alongside the other dogs and does not exhibit any food guarding. Not currently enforcing "sit" for treats because of his hip and unknown if he has had any training. He has no known food allergies; currently eats either beef or fish kibble. Cruz is being fostered in Fountain, CO-just south of Colorado Springs. <br/><br/>Adoptagsd.org

Get ready to fall hard-just one look into his big brown eyes and Cruz will make you his. He is a classically beautiful german shepherd, just shy of 2 years old. Cruz had FHO surgery so he is still on light duty walks but once he is 100% he will love to run and chase sticks. He is 100% house trained and kennel trained although he prefers to be out of the crate and has been trustworthy in the house. He would prefer a family who is around most of the time or can take him along and he is excellent riding in the car. He does not like to be left alone in the yard. When he wants your attention Cruz will sometimes take your arm in his mouth-he's not biting and I just tell him no and he stops but because of this trait a home without very young children might be preferable. Cruz enjoys playing with other dogs and seems interested but not reactive to other dogs on leads outside the house. He does fine with the house cat but does pay her a little more attention than she enjoys. Cruz loves chews, walks, and stuffies and most of all to be

Get ready to fall hard-just one look into his big brown eyes and Cruz will make you his. He is a classically beautiful german shepherd, just shy of 2 years old. Cruz had FHO surgery so he is still on light duty walks but once he is 100% he will love to run and chase sticks. He is 100% house trained and kennel trained although he prefers to be out of the crate and has been trustworthy in the house. He would prefer a family who is around most of the time or can take him along and he is excellent riding in the car. He does not like to be left alone in the yard. When he wants your attention Cruz will sometimes take your arm in his mouth-he's not biting and I just tell him no and he stops but because of this trait a home without very young children might be preferable. Cruz enjoys playing with other dogs and seems interested but not reactive to other dogs on leads outside the house. He does fine with the house cat but does pay her a little more attention than she enjoys. Cruz loves chews, walks, and stuffies and most of all to be close to his person. He is a medium-size shepherd and has a thick, plush coat. He gets treats alongside the other dogs and does not exhibit any food guarding. Not currently enforcing "sit" for treats because of his hip and unknown if he has had any training. He has no known food allergies; currently eats either beef or fish kibble. Cruz is being fostered in Fountain, CO-just south of Colorado Spr

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How To Adopt

Cruz was listed as Adoptable by Front Range German Shepherd Rescue
How can I adopt Cruz?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Front Range German Shepherd Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Cruz is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Front Range German Shepherd Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Cruz?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Front Range German Shepherd Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Cruz, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Front Range German Shepherd Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Front Range German Shepherd Rescue's Adoption Policy
Application at https://frgsr.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=3027 Foster based rescue. Approved Applicants will receive detailed info on how to meet select dogs. Our entire adoption process typically takes no more than 2-4 weeks from your submitting the application until you have a dog in your home. We rely solely on volunteers to place our dogs. Our volunteers have busy lives with their own families, jobs, school, pets, etc., so your patience as we work through this process is greatly appreciated. We DO NOT discuss individual dogs with applicants until the adoption process has been completed because there is often more than one applicant interested in a particular dog, and we do not want to promise the same dog to more than one applicant. If you have to have a dog “now”, please consider a dog from a shelter. You can take home a shelter dog the same day. 1. The first step is to submit a completed application. Your application does not obligate you to adopt, nor does accepting an application represent approval of that application. You do not apply to adopt a particular dog. You are applying to adopt “a dog” from us. The more open you are to gender, color and age, the more likely you are to find a dog with us. 2. Next, we call your vet and your references. We are looking for people with a history of good pet care. Ideal applicants have lots of experience working with GSDs or large breed dogs. Even if you haven’t had a large dog before, we are happy to work with you to find a good match, it just may take some time. We want homes that accept that they are rescuing a dog and are willing to work with the dog to make him a good citizen. Yes, you will have to do some work. 3. We will schedule a home visit. We aren’t looking for wonderful housekeeping, or fancy living spaces, we are looking at fence height, stability, places where the dog can get hurt, including anything stacked near the fence the dog could climb on to get out, etc 4. We will put you in contact with the dog’s foster parents. Once you have been approved to adopt from us we will contact you about suitable dogs and put you in contact with the foster parents. Since the foster parents know the dog the best, they are a key part of the process in determining which home and family is best suited for their foster dog. We get dogs into rescue on a regular basis and they are placed with previously approved adopters who have been waiting for their forever dog. It is best not to focus on any specific dog until you have been approved. We welcome your interest in a dog that may steal your heart but please remember that the dogs posted on our site today will most likely go to homes of applicants that applied weeks ago. This isn’t always the case, but it happens often. We are not “first-come, first-served” but rather we match the needs of the dog with the handling ability and lifestyle of the family. Once dogs are available, we work with our current, approved applications until we find the right family for the dog. Once you are ready to adopt, we will give you all the information we have on the dogs for which you may be a good match.

Cruz is from Front Range German Shepherd Rescue

[Lakewood, CO]

Our Mission
Colorado Front Range German Shepherd Rescue is a small group of German Shepherd lovers in the Denver area who volunteer our time and talents to help homeless pets find new families. We are always looking for new volunteers – providing temporary foster homes for these dogs is the big need, but there are many more opportuniti...
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